Obsidian - Estate Chardonnay - 2016 Waiheke Island
REGION
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Edbrookes Vineyard,
Waiheke Island, Auckland,NZ
VINTAGE 2016
Growing conditions: An early Spring with light easterlies breezes
provided successful flowering and a good fruit set. Light rain from
the beginning of January made for balmy growing conditions. Vine
vigor was at unprecendented levels and the vineyard staff made many
more ‘passes’ through the vineyard than they would have in other
seasons. This included trimming and leaf plucking to ensure that the
suns energy made it to the fruit and not just to leafy foliage. 2016
was a challenging vintage but the quality of the fruit was rewarding.
VINIFICATION
All parcels were gently whole bunch pressed to barrel (100% barrel
fermented in seasoned French oak). The juice in barrel underwent
wild fermentation; the tank component was inoculated with a neutral yeast strain. All wine was aged on yeast lees for a period of 10
months prior to fining, filtration and bottling.
APPEARANCE
Pale straw with green hues.
BOUQUET
Subtle aromas of stonefruit intermingle with delicate florals and underlying toasty oatmeal characters.
PALATE
The palate is pure and juicy with a lovely seam of fresh acidity and a
lingering finish.
CELLARING
Drink now while young and fresh
or suitable for cellaring up to 5 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Winemaker: Michael Wood
Bottled: November 2016
Alcohol: 13.50%
Obsidian Wines | Te Makiri Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island | [email protected] | www.obsidian.co.nz